I grew up on that lake and only ever caught Perch... although I did witness a girl catch a 5lb Largemouth on a Nightcrawler in some weeds near the causeway of Inlet Island.
Just when I think I have just about watched all your videos, I find another one. It gonna be a sad day when I run out of videos and have to actually wait for a new one to come out 😂😂
I used to live on Lake Tapps. Next time try fishing the small inlets around Tapps Island (Which is across from the county park) because it has clear water and lots of bait fish. A spinnerbait or crank bait works just fine, but nothing will work better than a fresh perch fillet. you can catch perch all around the lake on worms. Dont get discouraged if you dont get one right away, because they are, after all the fish of ten thousand casts. The best time to catch them is early morning or late night.
I like what I’m hearing.... So just troll the perch fillet like a cut plug, or what is the best way to fish it? Still working on that Muskie and appreciate the advice so much!
I live on Inlet Island. I bet there's muskie if you fish off the causeway here. Lots of vegetation in there on the right side coming onto the island. It probably says no parking but plenty of people park and fish there. Just lie and say you live on the island if anyone tried to hassle you.. most everyone here is laid back though. You can kayak there from Allan Yorke too. Im not sure if the public can launch at Allan York anymore though. You can park on the big bend coming onto the island and walk down a trail head. It is trespassing thats never been enforced. People fish there too. You can actual kayak to both these spots from Allan York if you know your way around and even go all the way up to the inlet. Theres a small lake if you go far enough up. I'd imagine great fishing but no nothing about fishing to be honest.
I was fishing one of the docks on tapps, using a pink swimbait and 8lb line. All of a sudden I get a hit like no other and I set the hook! It was a massive tiger musky (maybe not massive but to me it was!) The thing was so powerful it ran under the dock and just kept swimming, eventually snapped the line and lost an epic fish. Everyone was shocked lol
Not sure about Tapps, but I know mayfield lake has some monsters.! Never caught one myself but I’ll be making a trip in late spring. I’ve seen them near shore in the shallow and around logs.
I fished Tapps for bass using 7" black power worms Carolina rigged and not much else back in the 90s. Caught a couple. It was a quality experience though. I thought there were people fast trolling the shoreline around the turn of the millennium with large chrome and colored Rapala style lures while targeting the Tiger Muskies. So now I'll stop typing and watch the rest of the video. At 2:20 that smallmouth is so pretty. Keep it up. I don't have any idea why the water is so clear - and I fished that spot south of Banker's Island - it is shallow and those weeds make me think of Tiger Muskie good and pretty. : )
I grew up on that lake and only ever caught Perch... although I did witness a girl catch a 5lb Largemouth on a Nightcrawler in some weeds near the causeway of Inlet Island.
Just when I think I have just about watched all your videos, I find another one. It gonna be a sad day when I run out of videos and have to actually wait for a new one to come out 😂😂
The day has come
Me too. ^_^.
Bro no but when you said "for consumers in the store" I felt the same way until I started trolling and now it all makes sense LOL. Great stuff, man!
I used to live on Lake Tapps. Next time try fishing the small inlets around Tapps Island (Which is across from the county park) because it has clear water and lots of bait fish. A spinnerbait or crank bait works just fine, but nothing will work better than a fresh perch fillet. you can catch perch all around the lake on worms. Dont get discouraged if you dont get one right away, because they are, after all the fish of ten thousand casts. The best time to catch them is early morning or late night.
I like what I’m hearing.... So just troll the perch fillet like a cut plug, or what is the best way to fish it? Still working on that Muskie and appreciate the advice so much!
@@NWFishingSecrets Yes. Troll like a cut plug. Be sure to use wire or steel leaders because muskie will slice right through fishing line.
Saben Salisbury awesome! I’ll give that a try. Can’t wait to go back and keep trying
4yrs later any luck with that perch rig?
I live on Inlet Island. I bet there's muskie if you fish off the causeway here. Lots of vegetation in there on the right side coming onto the island. It probably says no parking but plenty of people park and fish there. Just lie and say you live on the island if anyone tried to hassle you.. most everyone here is laid back though. You can kayak there from Allan Yorke too. Im not sure if the public can launch at Allan York anymore though. You can park on the big bend coming onto the island and walk down a trail head. It is trespassing thats never been enforced. People fish there too. You can actual kayak to both these spots from Allan York if you know your way around and even go all the way up to the inlet. Theres a small lake if you go far enough up. I'd imagine great fishing but no nothing about fishing to be honest.
i live in enumclaw wa and fish green river. i love watching your videos
I was fishing one of the docks on tapps, using a pink swimbait and 8lb line. All of a sudden I get a hit like no other and I set the hook! It was a massive tiger musky (maybe not massive but to me it was!) The thing was so powerful it ran under the dock and just kept swimming, eventually snapped the line and lost an epic fish. Everyone was shocked lol
Duuuude! What an experience. I hear they always bite when you least expect it! Still on my bucket list!
Not sure about Tapps, but I know mayfield lake has some monsters.! Never caught one myself but I’ll be making a trip in late spring. I’ve seen them near shore in the shallow and around logs.
Dude, I'll be right there with you. Gotta catch one of these monsters still.......
@@NWFishingSecrets is it a good time for tiger muskie at the moment?
@@NWFishingSecrets Merwin is better than mayfield. Heard some reliable stories about 50 inchers
I fished Tapps for bass using 7" black power worms Carolina rigged and not much else back in the 90s. Caught a couple. It was a quality experience though. I thought there were people fast trolling the shoreline around the turn of the millennium with large chrome and colored Rapala style lures while targeting the Tiger Muskies. So now I'll stop typing and watch the rest of the video. At 2:20 that smallmouth is so pretty. Keep it up. I don't have any idea why the water is so clear - and I fished that spot south of Banker's Island - it is shallow and those weeds make me think of Tiger Muskie good and pretty. : )
How about a kayak review types, equipment extras you use.
gonna give lake tapps a try sometime for tiger musky since i'm not far away. Gotta wait for the canada and Usa borders to reopen though
You can also buy those jerk baits locally at Sport Co and Limit Out
On the gitchigumme outsiders have deep pouch for smb. Residents find better use as multch
I am your biggest fan as u can probably tell I am commenting on every video 😂
I liked every video bud
Did you ever go back and film episode 2 / catch a musky?
RAP-AH-LAH Love the vids!
This video deserves more views. Also you should come fish in Cali.
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nope, Perch Pattern Jointed Crankbait. sure but its very common and theres only one name for it.
Are you saying it's not a good bait for Tiger Muskie? I'm all ears for advice!
NW Fishing Secrets stickbaits
@@NWFishingSecrets try using gummie worms in grape or lemon flavor.
When will you make episode 2?
Bobber down baby :)
Greetings my friend of course I also see your next video because I subscribed to you .. see you soon my friend 🇩🇪🎣😉👍
Hi there. Hunting Lake Tapps Tiger Muskie! Ep.1 is this video, What is Ep. 2 called please
Episode 2 is yet to happen!! 😂 I’ll be back for redemption……
@@NWFishingSecrets Many thanks. Aussie Pete
Ha fished there with my dad and bro.
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I live on lake tapps it has so much smallmouth
Hey Evan
I live on this lake and I’m just now seeing this video?😂
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I know a place there are tiger muskies in Eastern Washington
Maybe title should say “lake tapps bass”
fish lake mayfield for muskie
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